A house has been badly damaged by fire in Harrogate this afternoon.
Firefighters were called to Hill Top Crescent in Bilton at 3.26pm and are still in attendance. The road was cordoned off.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s incident report said three fire engines from Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon attended.
It did not say whether anyone was injured.
The report added:
“Fire in a garage spread to an attached bungalow.
“Crews have used breathing apparatus, hose reels, main jets and a quantity of firefighting foam.
“The cause of the fire is to be investigated.”
The damaged roof
The road was cordoned off.
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Ripon fire victim: ‘We can’t thank everyone enough’
Ripon residents have rallied to support those affected by a fire that ravaged three terraced houses on Friday.
Six teams of firefighters were called to Magdalens Close at 7pm to deal with a blaze believed to have been caused by a gas leak.
The fire spread to two adjoining properties and although one woman was hospitalised nobody was seriously injured.
However, none of the homes is currently fit to live in and those affected have had to find alternative accommodation.
The fire has caused major damage.
The people of Ripon pledged all kinds of support over the weekend.
Alex Ryder, whose sister was in one of the side homes affected, started a gofundme page on Saturday to raise £3,000 for the families affected.
By last night it had raised more than £3,500 — thanks in no small part to an anonymous donation of £1,800.
Mr Ryder told the Stray Ferret:
“We have no idea who it was but we can’t thank them enough.”
Although Sophie’s home was not as badly fire damaged as the one in the middle, smoke and water has ruined all furniture, carpets and the majority of possessions. Mr Ryder said:
“The middle house and house on the left are definitely uninhabitable at the moment and there’s a question mark over my sister’s, they are awaiting advice from a structural engineer as to whether it is safe or if it needs knocking down and rebuilding,”
Firefighters tackling the blaze on Friday.
Sophie added:
“It’s been a horrific couple of days and we are still trying to process everything that’s going on.
“We can’t thank everyone enough for all the support and kind words. As soon as it started the neighbours on Magdalens Close were amazing and have been ever since, offering accommodation, food, water, anything we need.
“The gofundme page just shows how amazing everyone is and has been.”
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Arsonists set traffic cones on fire in Knaresborough
Firefighters were called out shortly after 2am this morning when traffic cones were set on fire in Knaresborough.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service believes the fire was caused deliberately.
Its incident log said the Knaresborough crew was summoned to King James Road at 2.13am, adding:
“Knaresborough crew have dealt with traffic cones on fire in the open.
“Crew used buckets of water and the cause is believed to be deliberate.”
No further details have been released.
Four weeks of roadworks began last weekend on King James Road and York Place in Knaresborough to enable Northern Powergrid to install electricity cables.
The junction of the two roads is due to reopen on Monday with four-way temporary lights in place until the expected completion date of Tuesday, June 20.
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Emergency services attend crash on Leeds Road in Harrogate
Police and firefighters are at the scene of a traffic accident on Leeds Road in Harrogate after a car crashed into railings.
The incident happened at about 10am at the roundabout where Leeds Road meets St George’s Road.
Debris from the vehicle was scattered on the road.
An eyewitness told the Stray Ferret there were two police officers and two fire crews attending at 10.30am today.
They added it did not appear anyone had been seriously injured.
We will update this story when more information is available.
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Man seriously injured after floor collapses at Harrogate home
A man was taken to hospital via air ambulance today after the floor collapsed at his home near Harrogate.
The man, who has not been named, suffered serious injuries in the fall at West End, Blubberhouses.
Firefighters from Harrogate and Skipton and an incident support unit from Ripon responded to a request for help at 11am.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service‘s incident log said the man had fallen from the first floor to the ground floor due to the floor collapsing. It added:
“Crews created a safe working space to allow paramedics to access the casualty in order to assess his injuries prior to moving him.
“The male casualty was transported to hospital via air ambulance with serious injuries. Crews completed a handover with the occupant of the property and gave advice.”
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Van driver taken to hospital after major crash at Allerton Park
A van driver was taken to hospital after a serious collision with a lorry on the A1(M) at Allerton Park last night.
The crash happened at junction 47 just before 6pm and led to three-mile tailbacks and lengthy delays.
Firefighters from Knaresborough, Harrogate, Ripon and Tadcaster were summoned to help.
According to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s incident log, “a van had impacted the trailer of a HGV and the driver was trapped by the dashboard”.
It added:
“On arrival, crews used cutting equipment, spreaders, rams and a turfer to free the male driver of the van.
“The driver was transported to hospital by road ambulance with a suspected broken femur.”
North Yorkshire Police has not released any information about the incident.
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Firefighters rescue man retrieving his shoe in Knaresborough
Knaresborough firefighters dealt with an unusual call-out last night when a man ran into problems retrieving his shoe.
The man climbed on to the roof of Knaresborough Community Centre on Stockwell Avenue in pursuit of his footwear.
It is not known how the shoe got there but the person then required help getting down.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s incident log said firefighters were summoned at 8.15pm last night. It added:
“Crews from Knaresborough assisted a young male down from the roof of the community centre after trying to retrieve his shoe.
“A triple extension ladder was used.”
Further details about the man, and what happened to his shoe, have not been revealed.
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Car catches fire in Harrogate district pub car park
Firefighters using breathing equipment extinguished a car fire in a Harrogate district pub car park this afternoon.
On-call firefighters from Acomb were mobilised at 12.49pm this afternoon to the Alice Hawthorn Inn at Nun Monkton.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s incident log said a VW Golf was “well alight” on arrival. It added::
“Crews extinguished the fire and dampened down surrounding area using one hose reel jet and one breathing apparatus.
“Crews gave advice to the owner of the vehicle. The cause of the fire is believed to be due to an electrical fault.”
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Smoke inhalation killed woman in Harrogate house fire, inquest hears
A woman who lost her life in a Harrogate house fire died because of carbon monoxide poisoning due to smoke inhalation, an inquest has heard.
Jayne Addyman, 54, died on January 7 last year at her home on Craven Street, which is close to King’s Road.
The inquest also heard alcohol intoxication was found to be a significant factor contributing to her death.
John Broadbridge, assistant coroner for North Yorkshire and York, concluded Ms Addyman died because of an accident.
The inquest was held on January 20 in Northallerton and Mr Broadbridge confirmed the details today to the Stray Ferret.
Firefighters from Harrogate and Knaresborough were called to Craven Street at 6.20am on Friday, January 7 last year.
Paramedics performed CPR but Ms Addyman was certified dead at the scene.
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Chemical causes stink in Harrogate street
Firefighters were called to investigate a foul smell on a Harrogate street last night.
Crews from Harrogate were called to Robert Street at 9.50pm last night following reports of a chemical smell in a property.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s incident log said:
“This was found to be possibly paint thinner that had been poured into the drains.
“The smell was affecting more than one property on the street.
“Crews gave advice and the Environment Agency was informed.”
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